Extreme rainfall: More accurate predictions in a changing climate
To limit the impacts of climate change it is essential to predict them as accurately as possible. Regional Climate Models are high-resolution models of the Earth's climate that are able to improve simulations of extreme weather events that may be aff.....»»
Volunteers help identify hundreds of undiscovered prehistoric barrows
More than 6,500 volunteers have supported the accurate identification of approximately 1,000 prehistoric burial mounds in the Netherlands in just four months, proving the value of involving volunteers in archaeology......»»
AI affects everyone—including Indigenous people
Since artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream over the past two years, many of the risks it poses have been widely documented. As well as fueling deep fake porn, threatening personal privacy and accelerating the climate crisis, some people bel.....»»
Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict
Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene. Climate change likely mad.....»»
Humanity"s future depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature
The world is facing multiple—potentially catastrophic—crises, including inequality, poverty, food insecurity, climate change and biodiversity loss. These issues are interconnected and require systemic solutions, as changes in one system affects o.....»»
Climate change: Care for humans, other species and the natural environment is the key to a just transition
Communities across the world are facing two worsening crises: a climate crisis and a care crisis......»»
The best free TV shows on YouTube (October 2024)
Are you looking to stream television programs for free? The best free TV shows to watch on YouTube include Dual Survival, Good Witch, and Extreme Cheapskates......»»
How mainstream climate science endorsed the fantasy of a global warming time machine
When the Paris agreement on climate change was gaveled into being in December 2015, it briefly looked like that rarest of things: a political victory for climate activists and delegates from the poorest regions of the world that, due to colonization.....»»
Ancient climate analysis reveals unknown global processes
According to highly cited conventional models, cooling and a major drop in sea levels about 34 million years ago should have led to widespread continental erosion and deposited gargantuan amounts of sandy material onto the ocean floor. This was, afte.....»»
The Origins of the Climate Haven Myth
In a world of increasingly powerful hurricanes and other rising climate threats, those with vested interests in promoting certain locations have sold the public a dream......»»
Research vessel provides comprehensive assessment of the changing Central Arctic Ocean
Sparse sea ice, thousands of data points and samples, a surprising number of animals and hydrothermal vents—those are the impressions and outcomes that an international research team is now bringing back from a Polarstern expedition to the Central.....»»
iOS 18 fixed my motion sickness problem with one new feature
Apple can sometimes dip into hyperbole with its marketing. But every now and then, a new iPhone or software feature truly is “life changing.” For me this year, that feature has been Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18, which fixed my motion sickness......»»
Climate change boosted Milton’s landfall strength from Category 2 to 3
Rapid attribution shows the hurricane would have been a much less damaging storm. As attempts to clean up after Hurricane Milton are beginning, scientists at the World Weather Att.....»»
Machine learning could improve extreme weather warnings
Because small changes in atmospheric and surface conditions can have large, difficult-to-predict effects on future weather, traditional weather forecasts are released only about 10 days in advance. A longer lead time could help communities better pre.....»»
"Widespread noncompliance and poor performance" in world"s largest nature-based carbon removal projects
One of the largest types of carbon offset projects the Australian government is using to meet climate change targets and reduce carbon in the atmosphere is failing to do so, new research has shown. The findings are published in The Rangeland Journal......»»
Biased metrics threaten climate investment where it"s needed most, researchers warn
In a new article published by Nature, experts from the Sustainable Finance Hub say that, although low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the most threat from climate change, their ability to respond and adapt to its effects is threatened by a.....»»
Using AI to predict climate-driven migration
Despite climate-driven migration becoming more common, socioeconomic factors still play a crucial role in people's decisions to flee, according to a recent study. Research conducted at the University of Skövde, in collaboration with several internat.....»»
Extreme floods, like those caused by Hurricane Helene, are becoming more frequent
Late last month, Hurricane Helene drenched the Southwest United States. Devastating floods hit communities on the Gulf Coast and southern Appalachia. The storm killed more than 200 people and destroyed billions of dollars of property......»»
Apple hosted ‘Global Police Summit’ to help law enforcement use its products better, per report
Typically when Apple and law enforcement are in the news together, it’s because of a standoff over user privacy. But today, a new report outlines the company’s efforts to build bridges with law enforcement—efforts that may be changing. more.....»»
In our opinion: Believe the storms: Climate change is real
No one should try to kill the auto industry in hopes of saving the planet. But we must also take seriously the need for the industry to be a functional partner in a solution......»»
What yields per acre reveal about the impact of extreme weather
Since time immemorial, crop yields have been influenced by such extreme weather phenomena as heat waves, persisting droughts, downpours and lasting rainfall. Many studies have already demonstrated that due to climate change, periods of extreme weathe.....»»